Welcome to the Tue/Thur 1:30-4pm intermediate English class!


H34Winter.wikispaces.com

THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING EVERYBODY!

Here is a link to a lot of RESOURCES for individual study.

Any questions/comments, please email Elke :)




Hi, class!! I'm Juan. I got flu and I'm not feel good yet.

Thank you for these weeks in class with you.

Greetings to all and see you soon!!

Hi Juan - This is everybody answering you, we are in class. Feel better soon! Thanks for the note! We miss you. And: Please email Elke, so she has your mail! Elke@EnglishYoyo.com - 917.650.5044



Homework for Tue, March 28:

WRITING 1: Continue Symphony Space

WRITING #2: Imagine three different time periods: 1970-1990 / now / 2030-2050: Write 1 paragraph for each time period (3 total) about: What was/is/will be the favorite gadget of its time? (T explains meaning/check understanding)

VOCAB: Practice with Quizlet/flashcards.

SPEAKING: as much as possible :)


Homework for Thur, March 23:

practice with Quizlet vocab and online quizzes (wiki) Continue with Symphony Space writing

TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBOR(S).

How are you today? How was your weekend?

ASK THESE QUESTIONS AND ANSWER, USING "EXPECT TO DO..." ETC

What do you expect to do later today?


What do you expect to do tomorrow? What would you like to do this weekend?


What do you need to buy this year? What would you like to do this summer?


What do you plan to do in 1 year? What do you plan to do in five years?






Homework for Tue, March 14:


* Volunteer/NYC writing (see below, March 9)
* Symphony Space writing? The .... that my ... had. Write about a memory. Or write about a strong person in your life.
* Listen to Beyonce's song, practice phrasal verbs (page: Tenses)
* Check out vocabulary on Quizlet and practice. Email Elke your writing or questions or to say hello :)
We will do NYC and Volunteer-topics on Tuesday!

Link to join Quizlet:


https://quizlet.com/join/QhekQY6ze




Homework for Thurs, March 9:


* Volunteer organization - finish your poster (voluntary)
* NYC - Write YOUR part (group decides) only 1-2 paragraphs
(FOR LAURA - write about your favorite place in NY)
* write down 3 expressions from a movie you watch or news you read and learn them
* speak, listen to songs :)

Homework for Tue, March 7:

* Start writing/thinking about Symphony Space
  • Write using some of the writing prompts (Symphony Space page on wiki)
  • Page “Tenses” practice and Do quizzes
  • Beyonce: page “tenses” listen to song, do exercise

* Volunteer organizations?

  • Speak every day


Homework for Thur, March 2:

Practice every day



Homework for Tue, Feb 28:

Do p. 68 (questions)

5 day challenge: Every evening, write down how many minutes/hours you practices English today (speaking, reading, computer, songs)


CLICK ON THE PAGES ON THE RIGHT (for songs, about us, quizzes, and much more!)


Homework for Thur Feb 23 (NEW TIME: 1:30-4pm class)

Start writing for Symphony Space (start collecting thoughts)
listen to the 3 NY songs (page "songs")
do a quiz (if you need more quizzes, email Elke)

Homework for Tue Feb 21 (NEW TIME: 1:30-4pm class)

  • Write an accident report form.
  • Practice every day :)


Homework for Thur, Feb 16 (NEW TIME: 1:30-4pm class)

  • Watch the end of the Asthma The Soap Opera WANY video (page: Asthma)
Find a few good expressions and bring them to class.


NO CLASS ON THUR, FEB 9 - SNOW STORM

Homework for Tue, Feb 14: (VALENTINE'S DAY)

Do these quizzes:
SPEAK some English every day, watch a movie/TV, write in your journal. Try these online quizzes:

      • Should - Must - Have to: Quiz click here (from proprofs.com)

      • Should Quiz click here (from Englishclub)

      • Have to / must / should Quiz click here (from TeachYa)

      • Be ready to talk about your favorite TV shows. Dont’ have one? Do some research, watch some trailers Click HERE, google more :)

      • Review homework for Feb 9 (see below)

Homework for Thur, Feb 9:
  • Watch Asthma The Soap Opera Part 2
  • get Duolingo (if you know how - app)
  • Write 1-2 paragraphs (NYC, your favorite relative)
  • Write down 10 things you should do if you want to improve your English :)

Homework for Tue, Feb 7:
  • Look at the different pages on this wikipage: Songs/About us/Tenses/other
  • Look at wiki page "vocab A-Z" practice, make little cards for yourself, and do the quiz under "u"
  • Read the news, look up some words
  • Duolingo
  • Write 1-2 paragraphs (NYC, your favorite relative)
  • Write down 10 things you should do if you want to improve your English :)

Homework for Thur, Feb 2:
Check out the wikipage: Songs / tenses (do quiz)
Write two paragraphs about NYC. (good/bad: places, subway)
HOMEWORK. Practice.

elkestappert@nypl.org
917.650.5044

SYMPHONY SPACE MEETING THURSDAY - VOLUNTARY
  • We meet at 6:40pm outside.
  • Text Elke if you're late: 917-650-5044
  • The first performance is Thursday, February 2, at 7:00 PM. It will last approximately 90 minutes.
  • It will take place here at Symphony Space on the corner of Broadway and W. 95th St. (Subway: 1, 2, 3)
  • No children or babies will be admitted to this or the May show. PLEASE make sure the students know this.
  • The theater will open at approximately 6:40. There are no tickets. Seating is first come, first seated.


Homework for Thur, Jan 25:
  • interview someone you know (use the "Find Someone Who" questions, see 'class archive' page). Take notes as you ask questions. Then write a short paragraph about your interview partner and bring it to class. Write in your book OR email Elke: elkestappert@nypl.org
  • check out the pages in this wiki - listen to the song and sing along